Engleman's Prickly Pear Size:3/5 Gallon plant in odd-numbered groups of

plant in odd-numbered groups of 3 or 5 rather than a single straight row

Use it as a focal point or in groups of 3–5 to anchor a water-wise garden bed with year-round luminous color

Sharkskin Agave is highly drought-tolerant once its root system is established (12–18 months)

skip a cycle

Build a water basin — form a 3–4 inch berm around the drip line to direct water to the roots

Engleman's Prickly Pear Size:3/5 Gallon plant in odd-numbered groups ofArizonas Toughest Native Prickly Pear for Authentic Desert Landscapes Englemans Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) is the quintessential Arizona native cactus the one you see across every hillside, wash, and natural desert area in the Phoenix Valley. Its broad blue green pads, showy yellow spring flowers, and deep red fruit (tunas) make it one of the most visually dynamic plants in the Sonoran Desert. For homeowners in Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler,